Red Hen

Tempura Chicken Steaks

Barcode 5905514765658

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Yes — Tempura Chicken Steaks is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives such as glucose (an isolated sugar), phosphates (raising agents), and natural flavourings, which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chopped and shaped fed icken breast steaks with added water in a tempura coating ingredients 58% chicken oil
OK

coating (wheat flour)
OK

yea meat
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

flour (wheat. maize)
OK

rapeseed pea fibre
OK

starch (wheat, pea, tapioca)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

glucose

A simple monosaccharide (basic sugar) commonly used as a sweetener and energy source in foods.
OK

raising agents:hosphates
OK

sodium carbonates; natural flavourings
OK

skimmed milk pod cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Tempura Chicken Steaks

Is Tempura Chicken Steaks ultra-processed?

Yes — Tempura Chicken Steaks by Red Hen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives such as glucose (an isolated sugar), phosphates (raising agents), and natural flavourings, which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.